Start with JavaScript (for React Native) or Dart (for Flutter). Master variables, functions, OOP, async programming, and data structures.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Build a CLI quiz game in your chosen language. Include scoring, timers, and persistent high scores saved to a file.
Pick your framework and learn it deeply. Understand components/widgets, styling, navigation, and how mobile development differs from web.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Build a recipe app: browse recipes, search by ingredient, save favorites. Use proper navigation and a clean UI.
Real apps need data. Learn state management (Redux/Provider/Riverpod), REST API integration, and how to handle loading/error states in mobile apps.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Build a news app that fetches from a public API, caches articles offline, and lets users bookmark favorites.
Access device features: camera, location, push notifications, biometrics, and local storage. These are what make mobile apps special.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Build a location-based weather app with camera integration: take photos, tag with location and weather data, save locally.
Mobile UX is different from web. Learn platform design guidelines (Material Design, HIG), responsive layouts, gestures, and animation.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Redesign and implement a popular Indian app (PhonePe, Zomato) screen with proper platform guidelines, animations, and gestures.
Firebase is the fastest backend for mobile apps. Learn Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Functions, and Analytics.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Build a real-time chat app with Firebase: auth, Firestore for messages, push notifications, and online/offline indicators.
Mobile performance directly impacts user retention. Learn to write tests, profile your app, reduce bundle size, and optimize rendering.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Audit your chat app: fix jank, reduce bundle size, add 20 tests, and optimize Firestore queries.
Get your app to users. Learn the Play Store and App Store submission process, signing, versioning, and how to handle reviews.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Publish your best app to the Play Store. Create the listing: screenshots, description, privacy policy. Get 5 friends to install and review.
Mobile interviews test: framework fundamentals, state management, native integrations, and usually a take-home project. Have 2-3 published apps.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Polish your 3 best apps, publish them, and prepare 3-minute demos for each. Apply to 20+ mobile dev roles.
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